Product Information Guide
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... Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section to...
... Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section to...
Product Information Guide
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... interface cover Parallel interface High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-890, C806391 for FX-2190) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 The parts for the FX-890. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover Paper release lever Control panel Power switch...
... interface cover Parallel interface High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-890, C806391 for FX-2190) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 The parts for the FX-890. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover Paper release lever Control panel Power switch...
Product Information Guide
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... (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to 6 parts. Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-890, C814011 for text and graphics printing. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra speed draft 566 cps...
... (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to 6 parts. Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-890, C814011 for text and graphics printing. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra speed draft 566 cps...
Product Information Guide
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...paper, recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with point gluing or paper stapling on the edges should be 1 mm or more. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The thickness of the cut -sheet feeder. The horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should not extend all the way ...Weight per sheet of multipart (lb) 12 15 (g/m²) 40 58 Quality Carbonless multipart forms with five or six parts, in the rear slot. The perforation between 3:1 and 5:1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to ...
...paper, recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with point gluing or paper stapling on the edges should be 1 mm or more. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The thickness of the cut -sheet feeder. The horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should not extend all the way ...Weight per sheet of multipart (lb) 12 15 (g/m²) 40 58 Quality Carbonless multipart forms with five or six parts, in the rear slot. The perforation between 3:1 and 5:1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to ...
Product Information Guide
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...margins above and below the perforation are 0.51 inch (13 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right...The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). Standards and Approvals 120 V (US model) Safety standards UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 230 V (European model) Safety standard EN 60950 EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS...
...margins above and below the perforation are 0.51 inch (13 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right...The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). Standards and Approvals 120 V (US model) Safety standards UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 230 V (European model) Safety standard EN 60950 EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS...
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...straight. Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear slot. otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the..., use the front paper slot because this paper path is in the pull position. Please note that best suits your multipart forms have 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam. If you cannot use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull ...
...straight. Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear slot. otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the..., use the front paper slot because this paper path is in the pull position. Please note that best suits your multipart forms have 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam. If you cannot use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull ...
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...or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using...: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 parts (original + 6 copies) * Continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at these temperatures. 10 - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover....
...or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using...: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 parts (original + 6 copies) * Continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at these temperatures. 10 - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover....
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... with five or six parts, requires a straight paper path to eject the remaining labels from the printer. Be sure to place the envelope printable side down the LF/FF button to avoid paper jams. Make sure the forms do not exceed 0.018 inch (0.46 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Thick paper..., such as that for ordinary continuous paper, except you can load multiple envelopes using No. 6 envelopes, make sure the left or right edge of the envelope into the printer first. The loading procedure for use with labels...
... with five or six parts, requires a straight paper path to eject the remaining labels from the printer. Be sure to place the envelope printable side down the LF/FF button to avoid paper jams. Make sure the forms do not exceed 0.018 inch (0.46 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Thick paper..., such as that for ordinary continuous paper, except you can load multiple envelopes using No. 6 envelopes, make sure the left or right edge of the envelope into the printer first. The loading procedure for use with labels...
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... spray lubricants inside the printer. Related Documentation 4041363-00/ CPD-15991R1 EPSON FX-890/2190 User's Guide 3020817-00/ CPD-16124 CD-ROM containing online Reference Guide PLFX890 EPSON FX-890 Parts Price List PLFX2190 EPSON FX-2190 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you need to ...move the print head by hand to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it . 4. Remove any...
... spray lubricants inside the printer. Related Documentation 4041363-00/ CPD-15991R1 EPSON FX-890/2190 User's Guide 3020817-00/ CPD-16124 CD-ROM containing online Reference Guide PLFX890 EPSON FX-890 Parts Price List PLFX2190 EPSON FX-2190 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you need to ...move the print head by hand to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it . 4. Remove any...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it is a registered trademark of multi-part forms that can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their ...has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper hard to make impressions through the thickest multi-part forms Offer the fastest print speeds Print from High Speed ...
...LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it is a registered trademark of multi-part forms that can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their ...has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper hard to make impressions through the thickest multi-part forms Offer the fastest print speeds Print from High Speed ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of form adjustment (which allows you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Front push...
... the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of form adjustment (which allows you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Front push...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, which automatically adjusts the ...
Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, which automatically adjusts the ...
User Manual
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... Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. No part of this publication may be liable to the purchaser of this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to other than those marks. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval...for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other printers. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in any use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. Copyright © 2005 by the purchaser or third parties ...
... Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. No part of this publication may be liable to the purchaser of this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to other than those marks. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval...for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other printers. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in any use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. Copyright © 2005 by the purchaser or third parties ...
User Manual
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Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
User Manual
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...can print with the cover open, printing speed will be slower. 10 Setting Up the Printer Although you can use the paper guide only when the tractor is folded forward, as shown. Make sure the top part of the cover is installed in the front or rear push position. ❏ For... your safety and for the fastest printing, EPSON recommends keeping the printer cover closed while printing. Then push it down on the printer and lower the cover into place. 8. Then ...
...can print with the cover open, printing speed will be slower. 10 Setting Up the Printer Although you can use the paper guide only when the tractor is folded forward, as shown. Make sure the top part of the cover is installed in the front or rear push position. ❏ For... your safety and for the fastest printing, EPSON recommends keeping the printer cover closed while printing. Then push it down on the printer and lower the cover into place. 8. Then ...
User Manual
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... + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 parts (original + 6 copies)* Continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used. 18 Paper Handling Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting Before you start printing, make sure the paper-thickness setting is correct for the type of the printer. The paper-thickness lever is located on the...
... + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 parts (original + 6 copies)* Continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used. 18 Paper Handling Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting Before you start printing, make sure the paper-thickness setting is correct for the type of the printer. The paper-thickness lever is located on the...
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Do not try to print on single sheets with labels because the printer may curl around the platen and jam when you must set the paper-thickness lever to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. ... to avoid paper jams. For more information, see the Reference Guide. Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; The loading procedure for continuous paper with five or six parts, requires a straight paper path to temperature and humidity, use only the type of labels that for use the front...
Do not try to print on single sheets with labels because the printer may curl around the platen and jam when you must set the paper-thickness lever to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. ... to avoid paper jams. For more information, see the Reference Guide. Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; The loading procedure for continuous paper with five or six parts, requires a straight paper path to temperature and humidity, use only the type of labels that for use the front...
User Manual
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...into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating. ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that regularly switch on a flat surface. Product Information 45 Let them . Never ...touch those parts just after the printer has been used. It will not operate properly if it with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not ...
...into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating. ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that regularly switch on a flat surface. Product Information 45 Let them . Never ...touch those parts just after the printer has been used. It will not operate properly if it with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not ...
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... STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, EPSON has determined that this equipment does cause interference to ... with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners in a residential installation. If this product meets the ENERGY STAR ...device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, if liquid has entered the printer, if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged, if the printer does not operate normally...
... STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, EPSON has determined that this equipment does cause interference to ... with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners in a residential installation. If this product meets the ENERGY STAR ...device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, if liquid has entered the printer, if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged, if the printer does not operate normally...
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... prove defective during the warranty period, please call the EPSON ConnectionSM at its option, repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit, without charge for parts or labor. Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the user to obtain and ... materials for a period of three years from the date of original purchase. The exchanged product or part may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON product. Product Information 47 It is the responsibility of the product covered by this limited warranty. For...
... prove defective during the warranty period, please call the EPSON ConnectionSM at its option, repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit, without charge for parts or labor. Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the user to obtain and ... materials for a period of three years from the date of original purchase. The exchanged product or part may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON product. Product Information 47 It is the responsibility of the product covered by this limited warranty. For...